The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department North Texas Auto Theft Task Force performs VTR-68-A VIN Inspections. A VTR-68-A is required for the following transactions:

A vehicle is missing the VIN plate

Assembled vehicles

Homemade or Shop-made trailers

An application for a bonded title on an out of state vehicle that does not have a Texas record

Vehicles imported from another country

Any other transaction as specifically requested by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles

Inspections are performed by appointment only, and a $40.00 fee may be applicable. For questions regarding making an appointment or the applicable fee, please contact the Auto Theft Task Unit at 214-653-3430.